Panic attacks can hit anybody, and over the years, each household has devised its own ways to treat the disorder. While it's not feasible to go from house to house to learn them all, a short list of the common ways to treat panic attacks is collected here. Trying out some of them may be the fastest way to overcome persistent anxiety disorders.



One direct way of fighting the menace is self awareness. Let yourself acknowledge that you're over breathing and allow the moment to pass naturally. By freeing your mind from being stifled, your heartbeat will soon go back to normal and you'll regain control once more. Another solution is to drink water. In the midst of accelerated breathing, gulp a glass of water or more while in a standing position. Hyperventilation can make you dehydrated, and to counter that, you need to drink more water.

Some other types of panic attacks cure are more concentrated with vitamins, diet and all other health effects that are correlated to anxiety disorder. Lack of vitamins and certain minerals can also contribute to anxiety attacks. Calcium, magnesium and b-complex vitamins supplements are good for the body's mental health whilst refined sugars – artificial sweeteners, caffeine – namely coffee, tea and cola sodas, alcohol and drugs are detrimental to one's health. The science behind the avoidance of these particular types of food is that caffeine is a stimulant and it propels the function of the body. Escalated heart rate is also a component of anxiety attack and increased heart rate can trigger an attack. On the other hand alcohol and drugs are known to use up the body's supply of vitamins and nutrients during their metabolism.

When you feel the onset of an anxiety attack, quickly find a place to lie down and practice this breathing exercise. You breathe from your diaphragm by taking in air from your nose and expanding your tummy on inhale and then slowly exhale through your nose while deflating the abdomen. If you become light headed, stop for a few seconds then continue again. This belly breathing will naturally slow down the heart rate. As the panic sensation goes away, you can reward yourself with a hot bubble bath, relaxing music and a hot drink.

Another tried and tested panic disorder help method that has a legion of fans is using lavender essential oil. Dab some drops of lavender onto a cotton ball and put it in a lock zip-up bag. When you feel like you are about to experience an anxiety attack, draw the cotton ball to your nose and smell the calm and relaxing aroma of lavender. Lavender is a proven relaxing agent and will redirect the mind to a calmer state – aromatherapy always calms explosive and temperamental nerves. Some other remedies that people swear by are taking magnesium glycinate capsules and 500-2000 mg of niacinamide a day. They work the same as valium and other drugs but without the resultant side effects. In addition, a bottle of capsules costs far much less than the average bottle of valium.

Holistic approaches are responsible for a number of traditional cures that are never outdated. Acupuncture, meditation, prayer and yoga are developed by experts and have always been around for those who are willing to try them out. Different people resort to different methods for the control of their disorder. The best way to find a cure that works is to be experimental and open-minded enough to give other practices the benefit of a doubt. Whilst some home remedies are restricted to people of a certain spiritual descent, Shiatsu and Tai Chi Chuan, there are other more universal treatments that are easier to adopt.